Health ministry urges Jamaicans to make oral health an everyday priority

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is encouraging Jamaicans to make oral health a part of their daily routine as the country observes Oral Health Month in October. This year’s observance is being held under the theme ‘A happy mouth is a happy life’, highlighting the link between good oral health and overall health and well-being. Throughout the month of October, the ministry will conduct more than 130 oral health activities across the island, including dental screenings, oral health education, preventive care and fluoride treatments.